ICE HOCKEY: Belfast Giants title hopes dented after Braehead loss

Levi Nelson scored twice to help Sheffield Steelers climb to the top of the Elite League after a 5-2 victory over Fife Flyers.

With title rivals Cardiff and Nottingham not in action on Saturday, the Steelers took full advantage at the Sheffield Arena with Fredrik Vestberg, Robert Dowd and Tyler Mosienko also getting on the scoresheet while Nico Sacchetti bagged a brace for Fife.

Belfast Giants’ hopes of finishing top were dealt a blow as they fell to a 2-1 defeat at home to Braehead Clan.